Pentagon press secretary John Kirby said on Monday that Russia did not expect a high level of resistance from Ukraine but looks to continue its attacks on the former Soviet republic.
Kirby’s comments came as Ukraine entered its fifth day of defense against Russian invasion across the country.
Satellite images on Monday showed Russian troops advancing on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv. A convoy consisting of hundreds of armored vehicles, tanks, artillery, and support vehicles was just 17 miles from the city.https://t.co/SxgV8tJy6f
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“What we also have seen is Ukrainians resisting quite effectively around Kyiv, and continuously. They have made it a tough slog for the Russians to move further south.” Kirby told reporters, according to Fox News.
“The Russians have not only experienced a stiff and determined resistance by the Ukrainians but logistics and sustaining problems of their own,” he added.
“It’s as unnecessary as it is escalatory.” – @PentagonPresSec John Kirby reacts to Putin’s announcement Russia boosted staff at some of their nuclear sites. pic.twitter.com/rqegnG7cZo
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The news also came as Russia placed its nuclear sites on high alert on Monday.
The new moves by Russia show the nation is determined to attack despite assistance to Ukraine from a variety of nations coming to Ukraine’s aid.
